During this unit the class explored different categories such as stress, grief, and depression as well as the various topics associated with those categories such as abuse and suicide. We also touched on different strategies and methods that can be used during conflict resolution. Before creating our museums we were asked to make a document that would hold our findings after researching the various topics and the sources we used to find the information. We used this document to create our final museum. Click the link to learn more!
Link: https://www.artsteps.com/view/671a3b2af3ebd3a610e7cbcd
During this unit the class explored famous African American surgeon Charles R. Drew. In our museum we walked the audience through Dr. Drew's life all the way from early childhood to his unfortunate death. I learned how Dr. Drew was known for his profound work in the world of blood transfusions and how much of an impact he has had on our world today. Click the link to learn more!
Link: https://www.artsteps.com/view/66fbf2161b2acd9c2453a6d8
Here is a photo of the man our school is named after, Charles R. Drew
Here is a preview of my museum!
During this unit the class explored the different factors that affects a person's overall level of nutrition. This includes the different parts of the digestive sytem, the 6 different types of nutrients, what a healthy diet should consist of, how to calculate BMR, and more. We documented everything we learned in a museum we created in art steps.
Link: https://www.artsteps.com/view/66e984db9d21078d3d5d4bf3
Click this link to learn more about the digestive system:
This is a picture of the museum blueprint I created before adding all of my artifacts.
During this unit the class explored the 6 most common personal behaviors that can affect how a person lives. These lifestyle factors help to determine someone's level of health and can be linked to specific diseases or addictions such as smoking, cancer, etc. I also learned about the decision making model which is a 6 step visual tool that can help lead everyone on the path to making correct decisions in their lives.
Link: https://www.artsteps.com/view/66e2e78967de8dbf241c53e0
For this unit the class was asked to analyze the different sectors of the Wellness Wheel, compare them with the health continuum, and finally to assess their individual health using the two visual tools previously mentioned. We documented everything we learned in our art steps museum.
Link: https://www.artsteps.com/view/66cdcacda97aa34a6f6406d5
Here's a photo of me building the walls and establishing the layout of the building.
Here's a photo of me designing the building in terms of the color palette and the textures.
Here's a photo of me setting up the guide points for the guided tour.